DIY: Snakeskin Handbag Inspired By Jimmy, Bottega, M.Kors And All The Rest

Who doesn’t love a snakeskin bag? Clearly Halle, Jennifer (carrying Adriana Castro) and Beyonce are big fans! Well so am I, but let’s be honest that Jimmy Choo bag Beyonce is rocking cost $3,000. There’s a Michael Kors python tote that I’m crushing on for Fall, but it’s gonna run around $2,200. Of course you can find them for cheaper, but why buy when you can DIY. This project is cheaper (around $20) and since were using faux snakeskin, a better alternative for our reptile friends.

You can use any kind of vinyl fabric. If you’re not into prints or can’t get your hands on any, your fabric store should carry vinyl in an array of colors. Check out the selection snake print vinyl my fabric store had. I can make this bag in every color (and I probably will)!

Your fabric should be about 36 inches in length and 18 inches in width. You can adjust the measurements depending on how big/small you want your bag to be.

Fold your fabric in half so that the backside is showing. Draw a straight line up from the fold, leaving 2 inches on each edge for seam allowance

Use your stapler to close up the edges of the fabric. Be sure not to leave any gaps between staples so that the seam is secure.

Once both sides are stapled, flip the bag right-side out.

Voila!

Now for the handles. At the top of the bag, place about two holes 8 – 10 inches apart.

Use eyelets to secure the holes. You can pick up an eyelet kit form your local fabric store. My kit cost $3.45 and it came with all the tools and loads of extra eyelets. It’s a very easy process. Just read the directions that come with the kit. If you can get your hands on a kit then you can just create holes in your bag and run the chain through.

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